Clarence Purfeerst
Clarence Purfeerst ran in 6 elections between 1970 and 1986, winning 6. Served in the Minnesota State Senate (District 7, District 24 and District 25).
- Elections
- 6
- 1970–1986
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Purfeerst was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Purfeerst has run
Margin: how far Purfeerst finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Minnesota State Senate, District 25 | General | Won | Richard Huston (R) | 57.4% | D+14.9 |
| 1982 | Minnesota State Senate, District 25 | General | Won | Tom Neuville (R) | 52.1% | D+4.2 |
| 1980 | Minnesota State Senate, District 24 | General | Won | Erwin D. Sorenson (R) | 62.8% | D+25.7 |
| 1976 | Minnesota State Senate, District 24 | General | Won | Audrey Knutson (R) | 68.7% | D+37.5 |
| 1972 | Minnesota State Senate, District 24 | General | Won | Lincoln Paulson (I) | 57.9% | D+15.9 |
| 1970 | Minnesota State Senate, District 7 | General | Won | Harold P. Paulson (I) | 53.9% | D+7.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Purfeerst has held
- Minnesota State Senate, District 25 · 1983–1990
- Minnesota State Senate, District 24 · 1973–1984
- Minnesota State Senate, District 7 · 1971–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Purfeerst has run against
- Richard Huston (R) · 1986 election, won
- Tom Neuville (R) · 1982 election, won
- Erwin D. Sorenson (R) · 1980 election, won
- Audrey Knutson (R) · 1976 election, won
- Lincoln Paulson (I) · 1972 election, won
- Harold P. Paulson (I) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)